Marcel Marceau

(Newser) - In a city known for its famous residents, even in death, there's now a lottery for a spot in one of Paris' most storied cemeteries—close to legends like Jim Morrison and Chopin. Those who oversee the Pere Lachaise, Montparnasse, and Montmartre cemeteries are offering a rare chance for...

(Newser) - The world's most famous mime, Marcel Marceau, died yesterday in Paris at 84. The beloved French performer traveled the globe to entertain millions with the agile movements of his dancer's body and the joy and pathos of his white-face expressions. "Mime, like music, knows neither borders nor nationalities,"...